TEN 300 - NISSAN ARIYA, FISKER WANTS VOLKSWAGEN, MODEL Y SHORT RANGE CANCELLED

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved News covers a range of significant EV developments. The Nissan Ariya is highlighted as a new electric SUV, available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive with two battery options, including a Long Range FWD variant targeting 300 miles. Key engineering changes include ditching CHAdeMO for CCS charging and adopting liquid-cooled battery packs. Fisker is planning an IPO and exploring the use of Volkswagen's MEB platform for its Ocean SUV. Tesla has cancelled the Model Y Standard Range and Standard Range Plus, lowering the price of the Long Range model and promising a RWD long-range version. The BMW iX3 production version debuted, featuring an 80 kWh battery and RWD, but will not come to North America due to range concerns. The Audi e-tron Sportback is now on sale in the US. Other news includes GM's electric pickup and SUV plans, Tesla's Gigafactory Austin approval, and various updates on Tesla's Autopilot advertising and accidents. The review notes the positive reception of the Polestar 2 by automotive journalists.